Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Lead a talented team to shape brand, content, and design that inspires NSW audiences.
• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Parramatta office location upon negotiation across NSW, hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149,739 pa to $173,174 pa + super

If you’re passionate about brand stewardship, visual identity and delivering content that genuinely connects with audiences, this role could be your next career move. Our Corporate Affairs division is seeking a Manager - Brand, Content & Design to lead an integrated brand and content approach that builds trust, strengthens engagement and enhances the department’s reputation across NSW.

In this role, you’ll lead and manage a small, multidisciplinary team of communications professionals, including brand, editorial, graphic design and video content specialists. You’ll set clear direction, manage priorities and support your team to deliver high‑quality written, visual and video content that aligns with organisational priorities, government standards and audience expectations. Your leadership will shape how the department is seen across campaigns, digital channels and accessible design, making a tangible impact across diverse communities.

You’ll provide strategic advice on brand positioning and editorial governance. You’ll oversee brand and content reviews and refine approaches based on stakeholder and audience insights. By setting and maintaining graphic design and editorial standards and managing the review and quality assurance of written content, video products and custom design projects, you’ll ensure communications are clear, consistent and audience‑focused, comply with government style guides, and reflect the department’s values and vision.

About You
You’re a strategic communications leader with strong people‑management skills and a commitment to quality and consistency. You take accountability for advice, content and creative outputs, operate with autonomy and sound judgement, and enjoy mentoring and developing staff to perform at their best. You foster a collaborative, high‑performing team culture and deliver results across multiple channels, including video.

If you’re a confident leader with a strong focus on people, brand integrity and content quality, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential Requirements 

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, brand, design, editorial or related field or relevant work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of NSW Government accessibility requirements.

For more information read the full Role Description:  Manager Brand, Content and Design Communications
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close 26 March 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Mel Bradbury, Associate Director, Corporate Communications via 0436 321 205 or mel.bradbury@dcceew.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• How we encourage and support people with disability  
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting Alexandra Blair on 02 8275 1761 (please mention reference number 548264).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au for a yarn. 

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